CenterPoint Energy
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Job Summary Performs company field operations including manual labor and other duties necessary to accomplish the installation, repair and maintenance of natural gas distribution facilities. Handles customer requests and represents the Company in the community.
Essential Functions
Initiates gas service, performs leak investigations and makes repairs.
Locates gas lines.
Reads gas meters.
Conduct load surveys.
Completes work order system documentation.
Serves as First Responder in emergency situations.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education Requires a high school education or the equivalent knowledge of English, basic mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and calculation of fractions and/or percentages), grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Experience
Requires no prior related work experience.
Requires a valid state issued driver’s license.
Physical Requirements
Able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a minimal amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
Able to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, reach, climb stairs and ladders, and crawl in confined spaces such as attics or crawl spaces.
Able to exert routine physical effort on a regular basis.Able to use a variety of hand and/or power tools.
Able to operate a motor vehicle and the ability to enter and exit vehicle unassisted.
Working Conditions
Able to work with routine exposure to all weather conditions.
Able to work regular hours, with occasional overtime, may be required to work rotating shifts.
Able to certify and wear personal protective equipment, such as respirator, safety glasses, hardhat, gloves, protective footwear and earplugs daily.
Able to handle emergency situations, including possible exposure to gaseous atmospheres on occasion.
Able to respond to callouts and occasionally return to work while off duty.
Able to be included in random drug screen pool required for DOT safety sensitive positions.
May be required to remain in the service area during emergency events and assume responsibilities assigned by the company to aide in restoration efforts.
We want you to know Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together.
What We Bring To You
Competitive pay
Paid training
Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
Transit subsidies
Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution
Job Type Full Time
Posting Start Date 01/09/2026
Posting End Date 01/14/2026
EEO Statement This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.
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Job Summary Performs company field operations including manual labor and other duties necessary to accomplish the installation, repair and maintenance of natural gas distribution facilities. Handles customer requests and represents the Company in the community.
Essential Functions
Initiates gas service, performs leak investigations and makes repairs.
Locates gas lines.
Reads gas meters.
Conduct load surveys.
Completes work order system documentation.
Serves as First Responder in emergency situations.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education Requires a high school education or the equivalent knowledge of English, basic mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and calculation of fractions and/or percentages), grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Experience
Requires no prior related work experience.
Requires a valid state issued driver’s license.
Physical Requirements
Able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a minimal amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
Able to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, reach, climb stairs and ladders, and crawl in confined spaces such as attics or crawl spaces.
Able to exert routine physical effort on a regular basis.Able to use a variety of hand and/or power tools.
Able to operate a motor vehicle and the ability to enter and exit vehicle unassisted.
Working Conditions
Able to work with routine exposure to all weather conditions.
Able to work regular hours, with occasional overtime, may be required to work rotating shifts.
Able to certify and wear personal protective equipment, such as respirator, safety glasses, hardhat, gloves, protective footwear and earplugs daily.
Able to handle emergency situations, including possible exposure to gaseous atmospheres on occasion.
Able to respond to callouts and occasionally return to work while off duty.
Able to be included in random drug screen pool required for DOT safety sensitive positions.
May be required to remain in the service area during emergency events and assume responsibilities assigned by the company to aide in restoration efforts.
We want you to know Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together.
What We Bring To You
Competitive pay
Paid training
Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
Transit subsidies
Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution
Job Type Full Time
Posting Start Date 01/09/2026
Posting End Date 01/14/2026
EEO Statement This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.
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